Technology buyers experience regret in enterprise purchases

Negative attitudes may be ingrained within B2B technology buyers In a recent survey conducted by Gartner, Inc., it was discovered that a significant 60 per cent of technology buyers involved in decisions to renew or expand “as-a-service” agreements express regret for nearly every purchase they make. This represents a notable…

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Enterprise WLAN market continues strong growth momentum

Increasing 43 per cent year over year According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wireless LAN Tracker, the enterprise segment of the global wireless local area network (WLAN) market experienced a significant year-over-year growth of 43.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2023, reaching $US2.8 billion in…

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B2B buyers place greater value on third-party interactions

The findings highlight the significance of third-party sources According to a recent survey conducted by Gartner, Inc., B2B buyers assign 1.4 times more value to third-party interactions compared to digital supplier interactions. The survey, which included 771 B2B buyers, revealed that certain third-party interactions, such as reading customer references or…

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FIIG securities response to cyber incident

Russian hackers claim responsibility for the incident Australian bond broker FIIG Securities has confirmed that it was the target of an unauthorized cyberattack, resulting in the breach of personal information. The company has taken immediate action by launching an investigation, engaging third-party cybersecurity experts, and isolating affected systems. Upon discovering…

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Saudi Arabias global role in digital development policies

The meeting was attended by officials from SDAIA and various government entities In a significant step towards enabling growth and prosperity in developing countries, His Excellency Dr. Esam A. Alwagait, Director General of the National Information Center at the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), welcomed Christine Zhenwei Qiang,…

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Strengthening digital services ecosystem in Uzbekistan

UZUM and Click announce merger Uzum, the largest ecosystem of digital services in Uzbekistan, and Click, a leading payments company, have announced their agreement to merge. The transaction, subject to deal closing procedures, aims to solidify Uzum’s dominant position across key verticals, including Finance, Payments, and Commerce, and create a…

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Establishing a data governance system

The government has implemented a multi-pronged data governance strategy The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has provided a response to the question raised regarding data governance and the promotion of the digital economy. Here is a summary of the response: The government acknowledges the importance of data governance and…

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Catch the innovation campaign to promote AI adoption

This campaign aims to facilitate the development of Smart Government The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) has announced the launch of the Catch the Innovation Campaign to promote innovation within government departments and improve the quality and efficiency of public services. This campaign, following a previous edition…

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